"With all the legwork and putting in more than 100 hours going door-to-door, I am disappointed," Tobin said. "Things need to be changed, but not everyone saw it that way."

Although Tobin was defeated in Tuesday's primary, he will still be on the November ballot. Tobin said he has been endorsed by the Independent Party.

For Casey and Glennon, the victory was a mandate to keep the course. Glennon is near the end of her first two-year term on the board, while Casey is at the close of her third term.

"I am very appreciative for everyone who came out today," Casey said at Democratic headquarters, shortly after the votes were tallied. "Now it's time to focus on the November election."

Glennon agreed.

"I'm grateful to my constituents who supported me," she said. "We can now continue to focus on the kids."

There are 1,723 registered Democrats in the 2nd District. Prior to the primary, officials expected that about 250, or 15 percent, would turn out to vote. The actual percentage that did vote Tuesday was not immediately available.

The two 2nd District polling places were at John F. Kennedy and Meadowside elementary schools. To the possible dismay of students, both schools were in session Tuesday, although a police detail was on hand to monitor events.